2009: Appeared in all 11 games (including four starts) as a senior linebacker/special teams player… spent previous seasons at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania… blocked and returned a punt for a touchdown in the second quarter of the season opener at Gannon on Aug. 27… also had a season-high five tackles (four solo) in the game… had an interception and three tackles (1.5 for loss) on Oct. 17 vs. Salisbury… finished the season with 35 tackles.

PRIOR TO LAKE ERIE2008: Did not see varsity action.

2007: Played in all 11 games for the Fighting Scots in his sophomore season, making 12 tackles, including five solo stops.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of football, basketball and track at nearby Madison… was a two-way player at Madison under head coach Tim Willis playing running back and defensive back… twice named all-Premier Athletic Conference… also tabbed Lake County Defensive Player of the Year, News-Herald Best of the Best and All-State Honorable Mention.

PERSONAL: Born on Sept. 4, 1986… majoring in criminal justice… parents are Blanche I. Ward and the late Dana R. Nebraski Jr.